Catacombs (1)
An explosion of light and heat sweeping everywhere.
Caught in the aftermath of the explosion, the Frostguards were erased as if they never existed.
At the same time
[Magic power increased by 0.002]
[Magic power increased by 0.003]
[Cold resistance increased by 0.001]
…
[The level of the monster absorption skill increased.]
[The Mana Explosion skill was created. ]
Stats that rise rapidly.
It was a success in reproducing ‘self-destruct’, which was a side effect of Kim Woo-hyun’s mana activation potion, with a skill.
It was the first moment Sang-woo learned to create his own skills.
‘This is real. Then, if only I could follow the movement of mana that drives subspace skills…!’
You should be able to learn subspace skills.
Of course, the problem is that it’s almost impossible to grasp because you can’t see or feel the opponent’s mana movement.
In addition, the mana driving mechanism of the sub-space skill itself would have been complex beyond imagination.
‘It won’t be easy, but that doesn’t mean I can’t stop trying.’
Sang-woo wanted to acquire sub-space skills, so he wanted to remain in the Valhalla portal and summon more alter egos to communicate with the members of the first team.
However, because of a prior promise he had made to Park Won-tae, he left the Tower of Odin after handing over the information on the survivors of the attack team 1 to the Kenus Guild.
The previous promise was to attack the undead dungeon.
* * *
Paris, France.
The place, which was full of ancient civilizations, was deeply scarred by war after the cataclysm.
The collapsed Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe were hideous.
Whoa –
Undead monsters like zombies and skeletons roamed around the broken city.
How did Paris become a paradise for undead monsters?
This was because of the ‘catacombs’ located underground.
The Catacombs were underground cemeteries where Christians in ancient times hid from the persecution of the Roman Empire and worshiped.
It was a labyrinth-like place with narrow underground passages connected in an intricate way. Among them, the catacombs located in Paris, France were the most famous.
It was because of its enormous size, almost the size of Daegu in Seoul, where 5 to 6 million bodies were buried over a total length of 300 km.
It was a place worthy of being called a labyrinth, and in the past it had established itself as one of the famous tourist attractions in France.
However, that place was now engulfed in a bizarre barrier and was forbidden from entering by the general public.
Rather, it was classified as a dangerous area because it was transformed into a den of evil that spewed out undead monsters.
When you enter the entrance created by the portal rather than the entrance to the existing tourist attraction, various undead monsters pour from the dark passageway with a gloomy atmosphere as if you have entered hell.
It was an environment as if seeing hell recreated in human life.
The passages were also old and narrow, so it was difficult for hunters to use long-range or explosive range-type skills because of the risk of collapse.
For that reason, it is a high-difficulty dungeon that should never be entered by ordinary people or novice hunters, and it has been in the limelight as a good hunting ground among hunters who do some hunting.
That is, if you have the confidence not to get lost.
And here in France, Napoleon’s guild has also been searching the catacombs for almost a month.
“Captain, it seems that this area doesn’t even exist.”
“I guess it’s bullshit. How about going back now?”
“… shit.”
François Chateaubriand, leader of the Napoleon Guild and an A-class hunter.
The middle-aged man in his 40s frowned.
‘Did I get caught in a prank?’
In fact, there was a reason why he was now struggling to live in these dark, damp, dismal catacombs.
One day, it was because of a mysterious package sitting on his office desk.
The package was left in the guild office even though no signs of human intrusion could be found.
as if it had been there before.
However, Chateaubriand was more surprised than angry at the fact that someone had broken in.
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Dear Mr Chateaubriand of the Napoleon Guild.
hello. Mr Chateaubriand.
I have always admired you, the proud hunter of France.
So, I’d like to share with you a great secret I’ve uncovered.
After the Cataclysm, myths and artifact wonders that had been handed down only as ideas would emerge from beyond the portal.
Because of this, many hunters roam the world beyond the portal with their eyes on to obtain those artifacts.
But I am not such a latecomer.
Even before that, I was interested in the myths and wonders of the world.
So I was collecting a lot of data…
(Omitted)
… While chasing the traces, I got a clue about gluttony, one of the seven deadly sins.
I’m sure there must be a symbol of gluttony inside the Catacombs of Paris, France.
Please check the enclosed evidence.
You are free to believe it or not, but if you are wise you will know that this evidence is not false.
I hope this letter will be of some help to you in obtaining the artifact.
Glory be to France, to Napoleon’s guild, and to you.
-J-
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The package contained documents containing archaeological clues and evidence that the ‘Symbol of Gluttony’ was buried inside the Paris Catacombs.
seven deadly sins.
It is the seven deadly sins and the source of sin called in Christianity.
The seven deadly sins, each representing pride, jealousy, anger, indolence, greed, and lust, were also the seeds that cause all sins.
From the name to the meaning, it was the Seven Deadly Sins full of negative feelings.
However, Chateaubriand’s eyes shone.
‘But the power of ideas is on a different level.’
The power to make the fantasy that humans have only dreamed of into reality was a relic of the idea.
What if you get the power of gluttony?
‘If I can get that power, I might have the ability to consume everything and turn it into my own power.’
Then S-class wouldn’t be a problem either.
It was also the reason why Chateaubriand couldn’t leave the catacombs.
The lack of progress at work was full of frustration, but Chateaubriand regained his strength.
“Guys, there’s a good chance you’re in a place we haven’t been to yet. So let’s find out a little more.”
“… yes.”
The guild members spoke weakly.
They were already tired colors.
Chateaubriand worked hard to encourage the guild members.
“Let’s do our best. This time, let’s go to Saint-Denis.”
“Wouldn’t that be a bit dangerous there?”
“It used to be dangerous above ground, but now it’s underground. Let’s go.”
The Saint-Denis area was once the most violent crime area in France.
Chateaubriand led the guild members underground.
* * *
Areas near Paris.
Sang-woo and a group of hunters were gathered there.
In fact, Sang-woo recently asked Park Won-tae to catch an advanced skeleton, which is rare in Korea.
“great. The Goguryeo Guild and the Yolo Guild, which have a close relationship with us, are going on a catacombs expedition. Join us and go.”
Park Won-tae let go of his legs easily.
That’s how Sang-woo headed for Paris, France as soon as he finished his expedition to the Tower of Odin.
The other guild people I met upon arrival.
First impressions were all good.
Sangwoo made a loud statement before hunting with other guild members.
“Nice to meet you. I am Bae Cheol-min.”
Cheol-Min Bae is the younger brother of Cheol-Man Bae, the leader of the Goguryeo Guild, and a B-class hunter.
With a big body like a bear and an innocent face, he shook hands with Sang-woo.
“hello. This is C-Class Hunter Jeong Sang-woo.”
“Haha, I heard a lot from Wontae hyung. Hey – this is the famous alter ego. It’s really amazing.”
Bae Chul-min looked at the alter egos in amazement.
Sang-woo has gotten used to people’s curious eyes like this.
Sang-woo replied indifferently.
“It’s just a skill.”
“Ah, it’s not just a skill. You’re already ranked first in Class C. There are rumors that he is a rookie who will soon become a B-class. Isn’t this the first time in Korea to become S rank? Do I need to get an autograph in advance? ha ha ha.”
Bae Chul-min chuckled as he painted Sang-woo’s face with lacquer.
No one hates praise.
Sang-woo felt the same way, so he immediately felt better.
‘He’s a very bold man. He seems like a decent person.’
If the original words are good, the words that come are good.
Sang-woo also treated Bae Cheol-min kindly.
“Then would you like me to take a picture so that I can pass it on from generation to generation?”
“Eh? Haha, the joke is true.”
“I’m not kidding.”
“Shall we take a picture then?”
“Ha ha ha, just kidding.”
“You are having fun. ha ha ha. I want to be friends. Shall we have a drink after the hunt?”
While talking with the five members of the Goguryeo Guild in a friendly atmosphere, I ended up taking a real picture.
While watching Sang-woo and the members of the Goguryeo guild holding their smartphones together, someone from the Yolo Guild next door started talking to them.
“Hey? Why don’t you say hello to us?”
A woman standing in front of Sang-woo and pretending to put her hand on her waist.
She was Han Mi-ho, the leader of the Yolo Guild and an A-class hunter, revealing her curvy body in a tight battle suit and with long white hair.
He was thirty years old, but he had a very young-looking face that was inappropriate for his age.
‘They said they came along to take responsibility for the safety of the guild members.’
How could the head of a guild be able to move his body so easily?
Unless it’s a certain number, it almost never moves directly.
Not to mention, he is the head of the 6th largest guild in Korea.
But Sang-woo vaguely sensed the reason.
‘If it’s rumored, I might have just followed it because I was bored…’
When I hear the name ‘Yolo Guild’ for the first time, it feels like it was created as a joke.
It was true.
Han Mi-ho, the team leader, was the owner of a four-dimensional personality who did not know where to jump.
It was to the point that he changed his name to Miho after he acquired the awakening skill that turned him into a nine-tailed fox.
“I want to live happily!”
The guild that was born with the purpose of this was the Yolo Guild.
Sang-woo answered Han Mi-ho, recalling the information he had heard from Jun-mo Kang.
“Hello, Captain. I was going to say hello, but it’s a bit late. Nice to meet you. My name is Jeong Sang-woo.”
Sang-woo greeted her as formally as possible to draw a line with her, who seemed abnormal for some reason.
However, Han Mi-ho’s eyes were already drawing lines while looking at Sang-woo.
“Hehe~ You’re cute~”
Han Miho praised with a charming voice.
However, Sang-woo disapproved of her trying to lower her words.
“yes? Me? haha. Thank you for your words. But why are you half-talking?”
“yes? who?”
Han Mi-ho looked around and pretended not to know.
“Who are you? Captain.”
“me? Oh, that’s right…. Mia.”
Han Mi-ho winked and banged her head.
Sang-woo felt chicken meat jump out all over his body.
‘What is a 30-year-old woman?’
Of course, the appearance is enough to deceive even a 20-year-old college student.
But it was not painful for Sang-woo.
“Huh… It’s not cute at all, so don’t pretend to be cute and move on. Chief Cheol-min Bae! Let’s go.”
Sang-woo turned his back on her and strode away.
“Yum! Go with me!”
Han Mi-ho quickly follows Sang-woo.
Why is she so restless as soon as she sees Sang-woo?
Yes.
With the characteristics of a nine-tailed fox, she was very revealing about men.
Watching this, the other Yolo Guild members who followed sighed heavily.
You got sick again.
“Keep your head down, boss…”
Of course, there were some guild members who kept saying things like that but still showed unchanging loyalty among the Yolo Guild members.
He’s also the boss. Love is the look of a woman who is determined to win it herself. cancer. I’ll have to remember this.
While muttering like that, she opened the hologram keyboard with smart goggles and took notes.
She was Kim Sun-ah, a fitness girl and BJ who went to the strong gym in front of Kyungkook University.
There was no top in the Yolo Guild…
* * *
In the heart of Paris.
Numerous groups of zombies and skeletons were crowded between the collapsed housing complexes.
And there was an untimely fire play.
‘fire.’
Sang-woo used the fire skill, which was only level 3, not long after he learned it.
Then, a fist-sized flame rose from the hands of him and the 10 clones.
Originally, if it was a level 3 fire skill, it would be the size of a lighter flame raised to its maximum power.
However, perhaps because of Sang-woo’s 30 mana, it was burning up to the size of a fist.
Fire.
Because he was inexperienced in controlling the movement of the flame, the flame scorched Sang-woo’s hand.
‘It’s hot.’
[Fire resistance has risen by 0.001.]
And the burns healed little by little by regenerative power.
Sang-woo carefully wrapped his weapon around the flames.
At the same time, the clones also covered their weapons with flames.
‘Hmm… I think I’ll get an enchantment weapon skill, but it’s not working.’
It was Sang-woo, who had been clumsily mimicking the enchantment skill by controlling his magic here and there after gaining enlightenment at the Tower of Odin.
However, the power was not flimsy.
Although the flames created by the Fire skill were only the size of a fist, they were perfect against zombies.
baek!
The huge stick wielded by No. 3 smashed the zombie’s head.
And the entangled flesh spewed acrid smoke and tore the flesh away.
There was a splitter zombie jumping up the wall towards the back of No. 3.
Kayaaaaaaagh!
At that time, No. 1, who was next to him, swung his stick and blew away the splitter zombie.
Quaang!
[Muscle strength increased by 0.001.]
A zombie whose body explodes in the air probably because of the difference in strength.
Every time the clones swung their weapons, zombies burst out without a break.
[Muscle strength increased by 0.001.]
[Agility increased by 0.001.]
…
Then, even if I was bitten by zombies on the way there, it didn’t matter.
[Regeneration has increased by 0.001.]
[Poison resistance has increased by 0.001]
[Physical resistance has increased by 0.001]
…
Occasionally, a tough and difficult to deal with alone appears, such as the Iron Skeleton Warrior wearing plate armor. did.
Then the clones rushed at him like crazy.
And
Papabak! Kung du-du-du-du-du-
Du-du-du-du-du- The hammer and mace, loaded with powerful blows, slammed into the Iron Skeleton Warrior’s body lightly to the rhythm of Jajinmori.
[The level of the Fire skill has risen.]
[The level of the clone enhancement skill has risen.]
There is no business before the number.
Unless it was an overwhelmingly strong monster, it had no choice but to collapse helplessly under the duguri of the clones.
The Iron Skeleton Warrior was no different, so it turned into bone powder in an instant.
But the monsters were endless.
It was to the point of wondering where on earth so many monsters were hiding in this city.
‘They’re coming like crazy.’
Sang-woo was smiling faintly, even though he might have grown tired of the crowd of undead filling the alley.
Because he had 10 clones.
‘I like it. It’s a hunting ground that can’t be compared to the troll forest.’
In Sang-woo’s eyes, all the monsters around him seemed to have abilities.
It was because Sang-woo grew faster the more he caught him because of his monster absorption skill.
And the members of the Goguryeo guild and the Yolo guild were watching Sang-woo in silence while hunting.
“Is that C-class?”
“Is it a dog?”
“I think I can just catch them all
by myself…” Individually speaking, they are better hunters than Sangwoo.
But who would be able to hunt alone in a tidal wave of monsters like this?
Sang-woo was doing it with his alter ego.
They became spectators, not hunters who came to hunt together.
at that time.
Aaaaaaaang!
A huge flesh golem appeared as it completely destroyed the half-collapsed house.
